{"product_id":"hand-carved-barn-swallow-hanging-bird-ornament","title":"Barn Swallow Hanging Ornament - Hand-Carved Solid Basswood","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBarn Swallow Hanging Ornament — Hand-Carved Solid Basswood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Barn Swallow (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ebird.org\/species\/barswa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHirundo rustica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e) is inspired by the global avian data and sightings tracked by eBird, Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s citizen-science platform used by millions of birders worldwide. Every curve, forked tail, and iridescent wing detail reflects the species as it truly appears in the field — one of the most graceful and widely recognised swallows on earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarn Swallow (\u003cem\u003eHirundo rustica\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Basswood — lightweight, fine-grained, sustainably sourced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-carved \u0026amp; hand-painted by skilled artisans; each piece is unique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 5–8 cm (2–3\") L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMount Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHanging ornament with jute cord loop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike resin, this solid basswood piece allows for anatomical precision found in our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paintedbird.shop\/collections\/hanging-bird-ornaments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHand-Painted Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Basswood is the material of choice for master carvers: its tight, even grain holds crisp detail at small scales, resists splitting, and accepts paint with exceptional fidelity. The Barn Swallow’s signature deeply forked tail and steel-blue upperparts are rendered with a level of accuracy that resin casting simply cannot achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Farmhouse \u0026amp; Cottagecore\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Barn Swallow’s rural associations and folk-art heritage make it a natural fit for farmhouse, cottagecore, and nature-inspired interiors. Hang it year-round as part of a curated wall or shelf vignette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEco-Friendly Art\u003c\/strong\u003e — Carved from sustainably sourced solid wood, not plastic or resin. A lower-footprint choice that lasts for generations rather than ending up in landfill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Decor\u003c\/strong\u003e — Equally at home on a Christmas tree, a spring wreath, a gift package, or displayed year-round alongside pressed botanicals and natural objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThoughtful Gift\u003c\/strong\u003e — The perfect present for birdwatchers, nature lovers, and anyone celebrating a 5th (wood) anniversary — the traditional gift material is wood, making this both meaningful and memorable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🐦 Did You Know?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Barn Swallow is the \u003cstrong\u003emost widespread swallow species on the planet\u003c\/strong\u003e — eBird checklists record it on every continent except Antarctica, making it one of the most globally reported birds on the platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAccording to eBird migration data, Barn Swallows are extraordinary long-distance travellers, with individuals tracked flying \u003cstrong\u003eover 9,000 miles\u003c\/strong\u003e between their North American breeding grounds and South American wintering sites each year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this ornament made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSolid basswood — a fine-grained hardwood prized by carvers for its ability to hold crisp detail. It is not resin, plastic, or composite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWipe gently with a dry or very lightly dampened soft cloth. Avoid soaking or prolonged moisture exposure to preserve the hand-painted finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you have other bird species?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — browse our full range of hand-carved species in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paintedbird.shop\/collections\/hanging-bird-ornaments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eHanging Bird Ornaments Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOODEN ISLANDS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45778819383550,"sku":"PB-H-Swallow","price":34.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7012\/8894\/files\/20240714_171102.jpg?v=1725709397","url":"https:\/\/paintedbird.shop\/en-ca\/products\/hand-carved-barn-swallow-hanging-bird-ornament","provider":"PAINTEDBIRD.SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}